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  1. "Partridge"

    Run-out issues with Redding Bushing Neck Die

    I set the bushing to float within the die. Which you did mention. Also make sure that the shell holder or brass in the shell holder floats freely. And lock the die down tight.
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    Bought a Savage for a build... Second guessing myself.

    What about the Shilen action? The savage barrels work and it has a Remington footprint and uses a Remington trigger. You would still have the ability to swap your own barrels. If you ever wanted to sell it, you should be able to get a lot of your money back out of it. That is the one thing I...
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    Upgrades for affordable club match rifle

    I have a rem 700 .308 with a 1-10 5R 30'' Krieger, B&C stock and an FTR front bipod,and a nightforce 20 moa rail that I am getting ready to post in the for sale section for 1200.00. Has six hundred documented rounds and will shoot the Berger 185 juggs in the .3s.
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    Remington 700 SS R5 Mil Spec

    I have one that I love. It is an awesome factory rifle. It will routinely produce 1/2'' 5 shot groups. One complaint that I have is the recoil. Yes it is only a .308 but the recoil pad from HS is pretty lousy. I fixed mine with a grind to fit Decelerator 1'' pad and balanced the rifle with...
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    Remington VTR .308

    Well I did not realize this thread was so old. Hilarious, It is kind of like a time change I guess. Hard to get used to.
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    Remington VTR .308

    For the price of the savage you could also look at a Remington 5r mil spec. I had a savage 10 fcp hs for several years and shot it quite a bit. When I wanted to upgrade practically had to give it away. Now have a 5R .308 with a 24'' barrel. In my 2 examples of rifles the Savage wasn't any...
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    Photos My first Coyote

    Re: My first Coyote I shot one that did same thing. Kinda looks like the same shot placement also. I guess they have fight in em till the end.
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    New guy on the block, and a Remington SPS question

    Re: New guy on the block, and a Remington SPS question I think you would be limiting yourself if you go with your friends advice.I read a post by sterling shooter in the reloading section on using head space gauges,and finding overall length for your chamber.
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    .308 Winchester

    Re: Loads For .308 Winchester i load mine at 2.80,that is about as long as my magazine will accept.savage 10 fcp with dbm.but it shoots well enough that i dont feel cheated.i am also close to the lands at 2.80.
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    10 shot group - .75" - 200 yards - Savage 10FP

    Re: 10 shot group - .75" - 200 yards - Savage 10FP what kind of ammunition were you shooting?
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    $875 for a new Savage 10FP in a Bell & Carlson A2

    Re: $875 for a new Savage 10FP in a Bell & Carlson A2 that is a reasonable price.i wouldn't call it a steal . probably will be a good shooting rifle.
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    New Savage Precision Carbine!

    Re: New Savage Precision Carbine! i have a 20 moa rail and weaver grandslam low rings on my savage.i took the burris rings off because of height.
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    ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL

    Re: Got scammed, help me figure this out. -Price check what did the seller say about you not being happy?
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    My next project rifle

    Re: My next project rifle yea we got lucky the wifes rem 700p, and my fcp 10 both shoot the same load.sure makes it simple.
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    My next project rifle

    Re: My next project rifle yep i dont think you can beat a savage for the money.mine came with an accutrigger and i have never had an issue with it.easy to adjust and very crisp.post up a range report when you get it to the rane.